Description: AFM 46 nickel-aluminum bronze is used for joining and repairing of cast or wrought nickel-aluminum bronze base metals.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
| ( Cu ) |
Copper |
BAL(* |
| ( Fe ) |
Iron |
3.0 to 5.0 |
| ( Mn ) |
Manganese |
0.60 to 3.50 |
| ( Ni) |
Nickel |
4.0 to 5.50** |
| ( Pb ) |
Lead |
0.02 |
| ( Si ) |
Silicon |
0.10 |
| ( Zn ) |
|
0.10 |
| All Other |
0.50 |
*including Silver (Ag)
**including Cobalt (Co)
All values are considered maximum unless other-wise noted
Hardness and Tensile Strength:
- Minimum Tensile Strength, psi - 72,000
- MPa - 480
- Brinell Hardness (GTAW only) - 160 to 200
(average value for an as-welded deposit)
Standard Sizes: .035 (0.9), .045 (1.2), 1/16 (1.6), 3/32 (2.4), 1/8 (3.2)
